2.5- Carbohydrates Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is a carbohydrate?
A
The first and foremost function for quick fuel and short-term energy storage in all organisms. Play a structural role in woody plants, bacteria, and some insects.
2
Q
What is another name for a simple carbohydrate?
A
Monosaccharide
3
Q
What is pentose?
A
5 carbon sugar
4
Q
What is hexose?
A
6 carbon sugar
5
Q
What is a disaccharide?
A
2 monosaccharides that have joined together during dehydration synthesis.
6
Q
What is a polysaccharide?
A
Many monosaccharides joined together during dehydration synthesis.
7
Q
What is cellulose?
A
A structural polysaccharide, found in plant cell walls, many glucose molecule with alternating bonds.
